News for 'gun violence'

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Shahrukh, the suspect who opened fire at police personnel during violence in North-East Delhi on Monday, has not been arrested, clarified Delhi Police sources.

5 killed in hospital campus shooting in Oklahoma

5 killed in hospital campus shooting in Oklahoma

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

At least five people were killed in a shooting incident at a hospital campus on Wednesday (local time) in Oklahoma's Tulsa city, CNN reported, citing police.

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Fortune names its World's 50 Greatest Leaders

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas and other United States schools, Tim Cook, India's Indira Jaising and Mukesh Ambani. The names mentioned above have nothing in common... until now. They have all been named as Fortune's World's 50 Greatest Leaders. Here are some of the prominent names mentioned in the list.

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Abe Murder: Disgruntled Killer Or Conspiracy?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

It is for the investigating agencies to probe all aspects of the assassination, including a possible Chinese hand, or if the killer was just a disgruntled element who acted on his own and wanted to earn some dark space in history like Nathuram Godse or Lee Harvey Oswald, notes Japan expert Rajaram Panda.

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Has terrorism reduced in J-K as Amit Shah claimed?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

On his first visit to Srinagar post the abrogation of Article 370, Home Minister Amit Shah claimed that incidents of terrorism have declined and stone-throwing incidents too have ended in Jammu-Kashmir.

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'This is not a time for bruised egos, face, shows of state power, petulance, or PR spin. It is a time for big-tent action across a table -- no matter how acrimonious -- with transparency, and with the media present,' notes Vijay Verghese.

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Political violence hits Karachi, journalist killed

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

A reporter of Geo television channel was gunned down by unidentified persons in Karachi on Friday. Wali Babar was returning home from work when he was intercepted by some people in a car and gunned down from close range in the Liaquatabad area of the city.Pehlwan Goth has been in the grip of violence for the past three days after three people with political affiliations were killed, stirring unrest in the area. Firing continued in the area on Friday.

Suspect in killing of SA captain Meyiwa arrested

Suspect in killing of SA captain Meyiwa arrested

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

A suspect in the killing of the captain and goalkeeper of South Africa's national soccer team has been arrested after witnesses picked him out in an identity parade, police said in a statement on Friday.

31 killed in Pakistan violence

31 killed in Pakistan violence

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

At least 31 people, including members of the minority Shia community, have been killed in various incidents of target killings in Pakistan's commercial city of Karachi and Balochistan's capital Quetta.

Indian American surgeon general nominee counters GOP critics

Indian American surgeon general nominee counters GOP critics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

In a stellar performance, Indian American US Surgeon General Dr Vivek Murthy took on one critic after another at the Senate confirmation hearing. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

Hurriyat condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit, 2 others

Hurriyat condemns killing of Kashmiri Pandit, 2 others

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The separatist amalgam appealed to the international community to intervene in putting an end to the daily violence and tragic loss of life in Kashmir by "pushing for the resolution of the lingering Kashmir conflict, which is the root cause of all this suffering".

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

'Across the country Sikhs are mourning'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Hate and violence are an ever-present threat to us.' 'The community is staying vigilant of their surroundings.'

'Peace has not been 'miraculously restored' in Kashmir'

'Peace has not been 'miraculously restored' in Kashmir'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'A threatened people should not be forcibly held in a place where their lives may be at risk.'

How to be a badass billionaire like Kim Kardashian

How to be a badass billionaire like Kim Kardashian

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

From stylist to Paris Hilton to influential billionaires, Kim Kardashian tells you how to chart your own success journey.

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Was Narasimha Rao India's Best Prime Minister?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He told senior journalists a few days after the Babri Masjid demolition, 'Jo hua theek hua. Maine isliye hone diya ki BJP ki rajniti hamesha ke liye khatam ho jaye.'

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Haryana Police have arrested a woman who allegedly harboured Amritpal Singh and his associate Papalpreet Singh at her home in Kurukshetra district, an indication that the pro-Khalistan preacher might have fled Punjab.

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

6 years on, cop at Taj issues guns and booze licences

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

For him going into the Taj was his duty just as it was controlling angry rioters at Azad Maidan in August 2012.

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Two men died on Wednesday in a murder-suicide at the University of California's Los Angeles campus

South Africa shocked by murder of national soccer captain

South Africa shocked by murder of national soccer captain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

His death highlighted the problem of gun violence in South Africa only days after Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was jailed for five years for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA's death penalty plea in terror case

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday issued a notice to separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is currently serving a life term, on a plea by the National Investigation Agency seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

'If Pandits move out of Kashmir, it's like surrendering to terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'We do not want Kashmiri Pandits to migrate from Kashmir.'

Amritpal Singh's 4 aides taken to Assam; Punjab extends internet ban

Amritpal Singh's 4 aides taken to Assam; Punjab extends internet ban

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The state authorities had on Saturday suspended the internet and SMS services till Sunday noon.

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Lori Alhadeff, who lost her 14-year-old daughter, asked how a gunman is allowed to enter schools and questioned what security was in place to stop it.

South Africa captain Meyiwa killed trying to protect girlfriend

South Africa captain Meyiwa killed trying to protect girlfriend

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Imran Khan injured in 'assassination bid', 1 dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Senator Faisal Javed, who was injured when a bullet grazed his face, said that a party worker was killed during the attack, while another was severely injured.

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

HM has 'failed' country: Oppn on Assam-Mizoram border clash

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

At least five Assam Police personnel were killed while defending the "constitutional boundary" of the state with Mizoram and more than 60 people injured, including an SP, as the festering border dispute between the two northeastern states erupted into a bloody conflict on Monday.

11 killed in violence in Pakistan

11 killed in violence in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

At least 11 people, including four members of the minority Hazara Shia community, were killed by unidentified gunmen in a new wave of sectarian attacks in Pakistan.

Day after violence uneasy calm prevails in Mathura

Day after violence uneasy calm prevails in Mathura

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Uneasy calm prevailed in areas around Jawaharbagh in Mathura a day after violent clashes between police and members of a sect claimed 24 lives as a large posse of police and paramilitary personnel kept strict vigil forcing locals to stay indoors.

Punjab on alert as 34 more Amritpal aides held; habeas corpus plea in HC

Punjab on alert as 34 more Amritpal aides held; habeas corpus plea in HC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Security forces took out flag marches at several places including Ferozepur, Bathinda, Rupnagar, Faridkot, Batala, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Moga and Jalandhar in a show of strength.

Disgruntled doctor kills 1, wounds 6 at NYC hospital before killing self

Disgruntled doctor kills 1, wounds 6 at NYC hospital before killing self

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Henry Bello, the shooter, was lying on a floor of the hospital dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had apparently tried to set himself on fire as during the incident, the hospital's fire alarm got activated.

Assam-Mizoram border remains tense, central forces on vigil

Assam-Mizoram border remains tense, central forces on vigil

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The situation in and around Lailapur, which was rocked by deadly violence, along the interstate border remained calm with a large number of Central Reserve Police Force troops patrolling the National Highway-306, they said.

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Gap between internal and external security disappears in hybrid war: Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He also said the independent media, judiciary, NGOs and dynamic democracy can be misused to destroy the security of a nation.

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

'Pakistan will seek turmoil and violence in Kashmir'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'It should be of concern that some youth in Kashmir have started raising Daesh flags along with those of Pakistan.'

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Lelhari was named as the new commander of Ghazwat-ul-Hind in June this year after Zakir Musa was gunned down by security forces.

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Two magazines with 20 live cartridges were snatched from two constables by protestors who also damaged vehicles and robbed anti-riot gears during the violence at Red Fort on Republic Day, according to the first information report (FIR) filed in connection with the incident.

Taliban Crush Anti-Pakistan Protest in Kabul

Taliban Crush Anti-Pakistan Protest in Kabul

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Hundreds of Afghan protesters, including many women, took to the streets of Kabul on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in an anti-Pakistan protest chanting 'Death to Pakistan', denouncing Islamabad's interference in Afghanistan as well as airstrikes by Pakistani jets in Panjshir province in support of the Taliban.